Gemotions

He kicked a small pebble across the cracked pavement, watching it disappear into the shadows. The words still echoed in his mind: "I'm a dog walker, not a veterinarian." Alex, who'd looked up to his friend, Richard, for so long, felt his world had been turned upside down. Richard had always talked about intricate surgeries, life-saving procedures. Now, the man he'd admired felt like a stranger. The park, typically a source of comfort, suddenly felt desolate and empty, reflecting the emptiness he felt within.